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Most kids are tourists at heart, always exploring and discovering. Whether you're on a family trip or just finally planning to visit the historic, scenic, sublime, and ridiculous spots near you, we've got them all covered museums, parks, great views, tours by land, air, or sea, and more!Water Works ParkParent rating:  Location: 2201 George Flagg Parkway, Des Moines, IA Water Works Park, named for its proximity to the Des Moines water treatment facility, is home to several annual events, including Jolly Holiday Lights. |
Pappajohn Sculpture GardenParent rating: Location: 13th and Locust Streets, Des Moines, IA Pappajon Sculpture Garden, located in Western Gateway Park from 10th to 15th ...
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Boone & Scenic Valley RailroadParent rating: Location: 225 - 10th Street, Boone, IA The Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad offers tours of the Des Moines River valley by train, along with special holiday and Thomas & Friends excursions. Advance reservations are strongly rec...
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Mars CafeParent rating:  Location: 2318 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA Mars Cafe offers tasty healthful treats, live entertainment, and events for children. |
Iowa Events CenterParent rating: Location: 730 Third Street, Des Moines, IA The Iowa Events Center is a four-venue sports, entertainment, and convention arena consisting of the Polk County Convention Complex, Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Hy-Vee Hall, and the We...
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Des Moines Botanical CenterParent rating: Location: 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA The Des Moines Botanical Center offers families plenty of opportunities to explore and discover beauty in nature. Kids can also pick up a scavenger hunt and activity pamphlet at t...
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Des Moines PlayhouseParent rating: Location: 831 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA Founded in 1919, the Des Moines Playhouse - and its Kate Goldman Children's Theatre - offers a full Mainstage season of up to six musicals, dramas, and comedies based on books. Performin...
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Brenton Skating PlazaParent rating: Location: 520 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA Des Moines' only outdoor ice rink, Brenton Skating Plaza is open seasonally, during the winter months. Birthday parties can be held at the rink, too; check the website for current...
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Easter Lake ParkParent rating: Location: 2830 Easter Lake Drive, Des Moines, IA Easter Lake Park surrounds an L-shaped 172-acre lake with fishing, swimming, and boating (including boat rentals), and picnic areas, trails, and playgrounds. The park is situated on the ...
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Fort Des Moines Museum & Educational CenterParent rating: Location: 75 East Army Post Road, Des Moines, IA |
Iowa State CapitolParent rating: Location: East 9th Street and Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA Tours of the Iowa State Capitol building can be scheduled between 8am and 3:30pm, Monday through Friday. Saturday tours are offered every hour starting at 9:30am and ending at 2:30pm. |
Historic Court Avenue DistrictParent rating: Location: Court Avenue, Des Moines, IA Court Avenue, west of the river, hosts the Downtown Farmers' Market from May to October. |
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